See and hear : the journal on audio-visual learning (1945)

Tools for World Education (an editorial: continued from page eight) $3,300,000,000 will be expended not only on meeting previous standards of public education but in bringing to the educational responsibili- ty, community by community, more of the facil- ities necessary to accomplish the tried educa- tional techniques which in many cases have been the oiugrowth of lessons learned during the last conflict. But this is not enough! In the race to bring enlightenment to a world in whose hands sud- denly have been placed power and weapons pre\iously beyond the imagination of man, this greatest of all social agencies—education—will have,—adapting the words of Lewis Carroll, to run like the wind to stay anywhere, for immedi- ately confronting supervisors, administrators, and teachers are the problems of the moment Avhich must be attended and met: man's rela- tionship with man at home and among nations; in a world geography shrunken by stratoliners. the total problem of world citizenship; a new geography in which the traditional barriers of time, of oceans, of mountains, and of deserts exist no more; and crowning all, the staggering proportions of atomic energy to be used to the destruction or the lasting benefit of man. Of all who may be responsible, the teacher, the administrator, and the supervisor occupy the spotlight of attention. To them will fall the first responsibility of coping with the socially desirable understandings which young learners and adults must have of these problems. In their hands we must place the newest, the most powerful, the tools with the sharpest cutting edges: audio and visual teaching materials. In this issue of See R: Hear, featuring many reports from lands overseas, the Editors mirror the scope of our world of education and, at the same time, the nearness and similarity of our problems. Who doubts that Ivan wants his children to live in happiness and peace? But only free education, both here and abroad, can stem the tide of world distrust. Ignorance and illiteracy make slaves of men and willing sacri- fices for the God of War. The teacher is our first responsibility; the tools to help the teacher must be provided next. 3 NEVr 16 MM SOUND MOTION PICTURES IN COLOR ^cunniceUeoK ACADEMY CIRCUS PEOPLE An interesting film for primary grades, depicting behind-the- scenes circus activity. Selection of scenes and narration are designed to develop proper at- titudes of work and cooperation dnd offer stimulation for oral composition and foundation for reading readiness. CIRCUS ANIMALS A companion picture to Circus People, revealing, in natural color Kodachrome, fascinating circus animals — their care, training, habits, etc. Authentic in every respect, these films were produced under expert direction and keyed to fit the requirements of lower grade curricula. WATER SUPPLY Designed for upper grades and Junior High Science classes. Dramatically portrays, through natural scenes and animated diagrams, the source, storage and handling of water by nature and man. Collaborators: James M. Montgomery, B.S., and Richard Pomeroy, Ph.D., Univer- sity of California at Los Angeles, consultants on water purification. ACADEMY FILMS are produced by James A. Larsen, who has, for many years, been identified with the creation and production of high quality educational films. Above subjects are 1-Reel 16 MM Sound, available in color or black-and-white. The same subject material is also offered in 35 MM color or black-and-white Filmstrip, as well as 35 MM 2x2 Slides In color only. Arrange for an early preview. Look to ACADEMY for only the Finest In Educational Motion Pictures! ACADEMY FILMS 1448 WEST 61st STREET LOS ANGELES 44, CALIFORNIA DEALERS - A few exclu- sive Academy franchises open to progressive dealers. Write for details. MAY • 1947 45